People 1st International

Building, developing and retaining skilled workforces

People 1st International is an industry-led skills expert and a key part of The Workforce Development Trust, focused on the hospitality, retail, travel, and aviation sectors.

With over 50 years of experience in skills development and technical vocational education and training (TVET), our team supports businesses in the UK and globally to build resilient, future-ready workforces. We are a trusted partner to:

Employers and industry bodies
Skills organisations and donor funders
NGOs, investment banks, and governments.

Our work helps organisations design and implement workforce strategies that attract talent, develop skills, and retain high-performing teams – driving growth and competitiveness in fast-moving service industries.

At People 1st International, we deliver practical, employer-led solutions shaped by real-time insight into current and future skills priorities. Our mission is to transform workforce capability by working collaboratively with industry, governments, and stakeholders to provide tailored, responsive support.

Our experts have supported countless organisations including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, British Council, the London Olympics and more.

Latest News

16 Dec 2024

Local economic assessment and vulnerability mapping analysis with Enabel in Jordan

10 Dec 2024

Labour market intelligence for the North East visitor economy

18 Sep 2024

Supporting judging for the Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards

20 May 2024

New publication outlines the UK’s education and skills offer to international partners

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